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Although Istanbul has been seen as a relatively liberal city for women and gay people, critics say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Islamist-rooted AK Party have shown little interest in expanding rights for minorities, gays and women.Jul 30, 2017

Jewellery thieves in Malaysia failed in the most embarrassing way. After storming a jewellery store, CCTV footage shows the robbers trying to break the display cases. However, the glass cases seem to be more solid than expected and even a hammer doesnt break the glass. The thieves had to leave the store empty-handed and humiliated. Even though nothing was stolen, the store will have to be closed for two weeks to repair the cases.Jul 29, 2017

CCTV footage shows two brave women fighting of a robber in Birmingham. Tyrone Dorsett threatened the women with a knife to steal the shop till. One of the woman attempted to block the exit while the other ran after him wielding a baseball bat. Dorsett was later jailed for 12 years for 15 robberies and one count of assault. DNA from a can led to his arrest, after he was spotted drinking from it on CCTV.Jul 29, 2017

After Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti warned the BJP against taking away special status from the state, the BJP said that the law that grants the status is "not a sacred cow."Jul 29, 2017

A protest following the death of Rashan Charles turned violent after protesters attacked police and set bins and mattresses on fire. 20-year-old Charles died in hospital on July 22 after he was chased by police and swallowed an object.Jul 29, 2017